Homemade Cheeze-Its
Homemade Cheeze-Its are a bold, crispy, salty snack that taste better than the box brand. Easy to make with gluten free or keto friendly flours too!
Servings: 100 1” crackers
Calories: 18kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the shredded cheddar cheese, softened butter, seasoning salt, and garlic powder until the mixture is crumbly.8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter, ½ teaspoon seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the flour and pulse until the dough resembles coarse sand.1 cup all-purpose flour
- Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the dough begins to form a ball. Add 1 more Tablespoon of water if needed.2-3 tablespoons ice water
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut dough in half and roll out each half of the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-¼ inch thick.
- Use a sharp knife or a pastry cutter to cut the dough into small squares, approximately 1 inch in size.
- Use the tip of a skewer or a toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each square.
- Arrange the squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each piece.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until the crackers are crisp and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing in an airtight container.